Northland Forest Products Ltd. is a family run sawmill located a few minutes north of Ft McMurray, Alberta. Over the past 40 years we have operated a sawmill and planermill continually upgrading with new technology. Due to our recent growth we require the position of:
Electrician
To be part of our electrical team and to ensure, as a key member of the maintenance team, that all work is done to ensure optimal mill performance while maintaining the highest standard and regard for team safety.
This position requires a wide range of electrical and electronic device knowledge. Understanding the unique variability’s of a sawmill is critical. This is a non union environment and teamwork is encouraged to establish a positive work environment.
Duties:
- To engage and assist in the development of a preventative and predicative maintenance plan and ensure that the electrical maintenance team follows the plan and is accountable to it
- Coordinate the planned work with the mechanical lead and ensure both maintenance and production targets are being met
- Maintain a safe and collaborative work environment
- Understand and interpret A/B PLC programs
- Understand and be able to troubleshoot Allen Bradley MCC’S, PLC’S and AC/DC drives
- Troubleshoot various models of VFDS
- Networking and communication experience an asset
- Be familiar with, and have working knowledge of, lumber scanning systems , USNR, Perceptron, Comact, MPM, Prologic
- Perform work within guidelines of “Alberta Electrical Code” and adhere to all required Government regulations , and health and safety
- Actively involved in “continuous improvement projects”
- Arrange tools, replacement parts and equipment in electrical room as required to maintain operations
Required Skills :
- Journeyman Electrician Alberta or (Interprovincial)
- 5+ years’ experience in a sawmill or comparable manufacturing facility
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills
- Excellent organizational skills with a desire to accept the challenge of working in continually changing internal and external business conditions.
Compensation :
- To be determined relative to experience.
- Consideration for moving allowance or shift flexibility
Qualified candidates should e-mail a current resume’ and cover letter to info@nfpl.ca or fax their credentials, in confidence, to (780) 791-1910, Attention Human Resources. All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.